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- Level Foundation
- Duration 8 hours
- Course by Università Bocconi
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Welcome! This course provides participants with the opportunity to explore the multifaceted concept of international development in order to be able to interpret and lead its challenges, opportunities and constant evolutions. Starting from an in-depth analysis of the current international development architecture, its key actors and trends, the course then illustrates the main international organizations' governance systems; identifies their funding and financing tools necessary to implement development programs and achieve sustainable development goals; and explains how to effectively leverage on human capital to drive organizational success and be ‘fit for purpose’ in an ever changing international development scenario. The course is delivered by both Bocconi University and SDA Bocconi School of Management faculty involved in programs as the EMMIO - Executive Master in Management of International Organizations. The course also provides participants with the opportunity to learn from the experience of senior professionals serving International Organizations at all levels.Modules
WELCOME
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Discussion
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- Ready, Steady...GO!
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- Introduction
What is International Development?
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3
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- Welcome to Week 1
- The notion of international development and its pivotal functions
- Actors and trends in International Development Cooperation.
Which are the goals at the basis of international development?
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- A forward looking perspective on the SDGs
The actors of international development: roles and contributions
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- United Nations at 75
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- Perspective from the UN system
- Perspective from IFIs
- Perspective from NGOs
- Perspective from EU (DG DEVCO)
Review
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- Week 1
Framing governance in international development
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- Welcome to Week 2
- What is Governance?
- Institutional Governance
- Changes in governance systems: the case of the UN
- Governance patterns in multilateral organizations
Global multi-stakeholder partnerships
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- It is time to rethink the Global Govenance?
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- Good Governance and International Development
- GPPPs: A practitioner perspective
Review
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- Week 2
Funding for development
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- Share your experience!
- UN Funding for Development: News in Brief
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- Welcome to Week 3
- Funding for Development in the International Organisations domain
- Funding for development: a practitioner perspective
Financing for Development
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- New actors on the horizon: private philanthropy for development
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- Financing for development: from billions to trillions
- Innovative Financing systems for the SDGs: Blended Finance
- Financing for Development: a practitioner perspective
- Innovative financing for the SDGs: Impact Investing & Public Private Partnerships for infrastructure
- Innovative financing for the SDGs Impact Investing and development bonds
Review
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- Week 3
Leveraging on human capital - fundamentals
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5
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Discussion
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- New ways of working
- Careers in the Covid era: what lies ahead?
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- Welcome to Week 4
- Managing generational differences in IOs
- The HRM Cycle: Focus on managing performance phase
- An overview of the Human Capital Management: challenges and the shift towards strategic HRM
- Managing people in IOs: A practitioner Perspective
Managing organizational change and diversity
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- The role of talent management and learning & development in IOs
- Making digitalization work for international organizations
Review
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- Week 4
Final Review
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- Final Quiz
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- Course Summary
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Explore the dynamic field of international development with this foundational course on Coursera, delivered by Bocconi University and SDA Bocconi School of Management. Delve into the governance, funding, and human capital strategies of key international organizations, and learn from senior professionals in the field. Ideal for aspiring leaders, this 480-hour course offers both starter and professional subscription options to help you achieve sustainable development goals and navigate the evolving landscape of global development.
Greta Nasi
Luca Brusati
Alexander Maximilian Hiedemann
Daniele Alesani